Culture, art and events in Copenhagen

Whether you're into contemporary art, theatre, ancient sculptures, design classics or heavy metal concerts, Copenhagen is ready to entertain, teach, inspire and impress you. 

Within a 10-minute walk in the heart of the historic city centre, 19 museums and cultural institutions make up Copenhagen's Cultural District. Explore Danish and international culture and history in a small area with a large cultural significance.

Copenhagen is a great city for art lovers and home to internationally acknowledged art museums, and also boasts some fantastic themed and historic museums. Here are the best of the lot; some in the lush outskirts of the city and others smack dap in the midst of it all.

Are you an opera, ballet or theatre enthusiast? Then you have come to the right city! With its historic charm and old, authentic buildings, Copenhagen makes the perfect setting for a breathtaking opera, ballet or theatre experience.